The worst 2011 Peterbilt 325 problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
- What is wrong
- Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the ABS malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated at all times.
- Risk
- This does not meet the standard requirements.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-pin the hydraulic brake harness insuring a normally closed diagnostic switch is installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 16, 2010. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 10V198000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. The hood anti-blowdown device is designed to prevent unintended and unexpected hood closure. The device within can become hindered or inoperative due to unintentional latch movement which interferes with the hood pivot j-hook, latch misalignment, or latch fallout.
- Risk
- An unintended latch closure can cause personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install hood anti-blowdown retention cables to the radiator and hood assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2010. Owners may contact perterbilt at 940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 10V162000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Peterbilt 325 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- This SKU is a DEF Injector
- Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and...
- Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure...
- Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
- Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
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Is the 2011 Peterbilt 325 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 Peterbilt 325.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Peterbilt 325?
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How many recalls does the 2011 Peterbilt 325 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and latches/locks/linkages.
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